Is recovery tougher than recession?

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“With all the ‘will it, won’t it’ tension surrounding our economic recovery, today’s business pages tend to read a bit like an EastEnders script. But it’s no surprise that those tasked with running businesses aren’t exactly enjoying the drama: in fact, a new survey has shown that for more than eight out of 10 business leaders, the uncertain business climate means conditions are tougher than they were during the recession – a damning indication of the state of business confidence at the moment. Looks like, come October’s spending review, the ‘doom and gloom’ Coalition will have its work cut out.”
Linkhttp://www.managementtoday.co.uk/bulletin/mtdailybulletin/article/1026939/is-recovery-tougher-recession/